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BREAKING: Young Dolph Shooter Pleads Guilty, Gets 20 Years
Cornelius Smith Jr. received a 20-year sentence for shooting Young Dolph in 2021. Already convicted alongside another gunman, Smith’s plea solidifies a key chapter in the Memphis rapper’s tragic murder. This closure matters for hip-hop, as Dolph’s independent legacy continues influencing artists navigating street credibility and industry survival.
By Alet Viegas·
Cornelius Smith Jr., who previously admitted to shooting the rapper at a co-defendant's trial, sentenced to 20 years in prison